DETROIT -- It's probably safe to say the Tigers have won the trade that brought pitcher Anibal Sanchez and second baseman Omar Infante to Detroit in 2012.

The Miami Marlins announced starting pitcher Jacob Turner, who was traded from the Tigers to the Marlins two years ago, has been designated for assignment.

The move opened a spot for former Tigers prospect Brian Flynn, who was recalled from the club's Triple-A affiliate. He's expected to pitch in long relief for Miami.

The ninth overall pick of the Tigers in 2009, Turner was 4-7 with a 5.97 ERA for the Marlins this season. He made 12 starts this season and went 4-5 with a 6.03 ERA. Miami has not announced who will replace Turner in the rotation.

The move was considered a bit of a surprise given Turner's age and his projected ceiling. Turner, 23, was the centerpiece in the July 2012 deal that also sent Flynn and former Tigers catching prospect Rob Brantly to Miami for Sanchez and Infante.

Turner, who was out of options, can now be claimed by another club off waivers. If he passes through waivers, he may be outrighted to Miami's minor-league affiliate. He's earning $1 million this year and has an option that will pay $1 million in 2015.

It's possible the Tigers could place a claim on Turner, but it appears unlikely as he would need to pass through nearly two dozen teams before falling to Detroit. The claim order begins with teams with the worst record in the same league.